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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $539. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sacramento.$440 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $440, select.
Sacramento.$507 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Sacramento.$514 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $514, select.
Sacramento.$536 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $536, select.
Sacramento.$539 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Sacramento.$545 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.
Sacramento.$561 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $561, select.
Sacramento.$585 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.
Sacramento.$587 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $587, select.
Sacramento.$605 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.
Sacramento.$607 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $607, select.
Sacramento.$641 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $641, select.
Sacramento.$646 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.
Sacramento.$704 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $704, select.
Sacramento.$722 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $722, select.
Sacramento.$752 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway to Sacramento

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago Midway to Sacramento flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from $605
Jul
from $539
Aug
from $514
Sep
from $440
Oct
from $507
Nov
from $587
Dec
from $641
Jan
from $561
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Direct flights from Chicago Midway to Sacramento

Alternative Chicago Midway to Sacramento routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago Midway to Sacramento? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sacramento International

16km from central Sacramento
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Sacramento Stockton

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Concord

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Chicago to Sacramento: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$440
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Chicago Midway to Sacramento: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Sacramento: Sacramento International, Sacramento Stockton and Concord.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago Midway to Sacramento is $440. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago Midway to Sacramento.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Chicago Midway to Sacramento.
As of June 2026, there are 17 flights per week flying from Chicago Midway to Sacramento.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway to Sacramento is usually September.
If you're flying from Chicago Midway Airport, the cheapest airport near Sacramento is Sacramento International – which is 15.6 km away from the centre of Sacramento. We've found flights into this airport from $440.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Sacramento on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sacramento but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sacramento is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in Sacramento, when it usually averages around 37°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sacramento.

Travelling from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento: what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago. Following the UTC-8 timezone, Sacramento is two hours behind Chicago.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most traveled route, with 11 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from MDW to SMF is with Southwest Airlines at 22:25. Go for the first departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 07:45 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • Leave enough time to get on your MDW to Sacramento flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Direct Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento tickets are available for booking. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will be your arrival point.

  • Southwest Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento.

  • Travelling from central Chicago to MDW takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a hotel near MDW? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 76% of flights that leave from Chicago Midway International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento flight is $245. The cheapest price for a return flight is $440. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from MDW to Sacramento, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you have flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento ticket.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MDW to Sacramento by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

  • Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG after touching down from your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento. It's a quick drive from SMF and a great option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from MDW to Sacramento.

  • The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

  • Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) is about 72 kilometres from central Sacramento. Following your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Pass through arrivals and stay in a hotel near SCK. Unwind shortly after your MDW to Sacramento flight at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG. Or hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and catch up on rest at Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.

  • Stockton Metropolitan Airport can be found at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

Best time to go to Sacramento

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sacramento in December.

  • Lock in a Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from MDW to Sacramento in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.

More about Sacramento

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Sacramento, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • San Francisco is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. No trip is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Sacramento

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